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Europe prepares sanctions as Iran's currency falls

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In Tehran on Thursday, Iran’s currency traded at over 1 million to $1. At the time of the 2015 accord, it traded at 32,000 to $1, showing the currency’s precipitous collapse in the time since.

Breakdown
  • European powers are preparing sanctions after U.N. accusations of Iranian uranium enrichment violations.
  • France, Germany, and the UK have given Iran a deadline to make concessions. 12s
  • Iran's currency, the riyal, sharply fell following the news. 44s
  • Potential sanctions could freeze Iranian assets abroad and halt arms deals. 1m 16s
  • Observers warn that renewed sanctions may escalate regional tensions. 1m 30s
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